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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what did the boys use to prop the rear door of their dorm open?

2. How is the Academy Honor Room decorated?

3. In Chapter 5, what time is Knox to return to school after meeting with the Danburrys?

4. How long does Neil read the book he finds on his desk in Chapter 7?

5. What does the candle mean that is carried at the beginning of Chapter 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why has Todd transferred to Welton?

2. How does the first meeting of the Welton Chapter of the Dead Poets Society begin?

3. What does Todd say when he is assigned his extracurricular activities for the year?

4. Why does a teacher tell the boys to slow down at the beginning of Chapter 2?

5. How does Knox get to the Danburry's home?

6. Why does Keating stand on his desk in Chapter 7?

7. How does the convocation proceed in Chapter 1?

8. How did Chris meet Chet Danburry?

9. What do the boys begin to do in Chapter 7 as Pits reads?

10. What is chemistry class like the first day for the juniors?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Knox is invited to a party. What hopes does Knox have when he is invited, and why does the party disappoint him?

Essay Topic 2

Parents are present for the opening ceremonies at Welton. What is revealed about family relationships during and after the opening ceremonies?

Essay Topic 3

In the novel, some characters are more thoroughly described than others. Who are some characters that are merely named in passing or have a minor role in the novel? What is the importance of these flat characters to the story line? In what way do these characters make the main characters more colorful or interesting? When there is conflict, what type of role do these flat characters play?

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